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Thirty central government posts, zero application fee, and openings from 10th-pass Multi-Tasking Staff to a Level-11 Deputy Secretary — the Sahitya Akademi’s 2026 recruitment is one of those rare notifications where the fee column reads “Nil”. But there is a catch: this is a strictly offline recruitment, one envelope per post, and email applications are rejected outright. Last date: 21 October 2026 (extended from 21 September via corrigendum).
Sahitya Akademi — India’s National Academy of Letters, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture — has advertised 30 posts across 13 designations on direct recruitment basis (Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026, dated 22 August 2026). Postings span New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India |
| Advertisement No. | SA/50/2/2026 (also cited as 50/2/2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 posts across 13 designations |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment |
| Application Mode | Offline only — Speed Post / Registered Post |
| Application Fee | Nil (withdrawn for all candidates) |
| Maximum Age | 50 years (all posts), as on closing date |
| Pay Scale | 7th CPC Pay Level 1 to Level 11 (Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 2,08,700) |
| Job Locations | New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Important Dates
Date of advertisement: 22 August 2026
Application start: 22 August 2026
Original last date: 21 September 2026
Extended last date: 21 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Exam / skill test / interview dates: to be notified later
Send early — your application must reach the Akademi by closing time; the postmark date does not count.
Post-wise Vacancy Details, Pay & Posting
| Post Name | Posts | Category Breakup | Pay Level / Scale | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admn.) | 1 | UR-1 | Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Assistant Editor | 1 | UR-1 | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 2 | OBC-1, EWS-1 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Mumbai / Kolkata |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 | UR-1 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Technical Assistant | 1 | OBC-1 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Programme Assistant | 1 | UR-1 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Regional Office, Bengaluru |
| Publication Assistant | 5 | UR-3, SC-1, EWS-1 | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | New Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru |
| Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant | 2 | UR-1, OBC-1 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | Kolkata / Mumbai |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 4 | UR-2, OBC-1, EWS-1 | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | New Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru / Kolkata |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | 1 | UR-1 | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Van Driver | 1 | UR-1 | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Junior Clerk | 4 | OBC-1, SC-1, ST-1, EWS-1 | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Chennai / New Delhi / Mumbai |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 6 | OBC-3, EWS-3 (incl. 1 PH) | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) | New Delhi / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata |
| Total | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria — Grouped by Qualification
Eligibility, age and experience are all counted as on the closing date (21 October 2026). Each post also lists “desirable” qualifications — worth reading in the notification, but not mandatory.
10th Pass Posts
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 10th/10+2 or ITI; basic computer knowledge.
- Van Driver: 10th/10+2; LMV + HMV driving licence; 3 years’ driving experience; basic repair knowledge.
12th Pass Posts
- Junior Clerk: 10+2; typing 35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi; computer knowledge.
- Stenographer Grade-II: 10+2; 80 w.p.m. shorthand + typing speed in English/Hindi; 1 year steno experience.
- Messenger-cum-Rider: 10+2; two-wheeler/car driving licence with 3 years’ experience; motor mechanics knowledge.
Graduate Posts
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: B.Lib degree; 5 years’ experience in a library of standing; computer knowledge.
- Junior Translation Officer: Degree with Hindi/English as main subject + translation diploma/certificate; 3 years’ literary translation experience in government service.
- Technical Assistant: Graduate + Diploma in Book Publishing; 5 years’ printing/publishing experience.
- Programme Assistant: Graduate; 5 years’ experience in a literary, academic or government organisation or publishing house.
- Publication Assistant: Graduate; Diploma in Printing or 5 years’ experience in printing/publishing; knowledge of printing processes.
- Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant: Graduate with Hindi/English as a subject; ability to read proofs in English/Hindi.
Post-Graduate / Senior Posts
- Assistant Editor: PG degree in a language/literature recognised by the Akademi; English/Hindi plus one or more regional Indian languages; 5 years’ copy-editing experience on literary manuscripts.
- Deputy Secretary (General-Admn.): Master’s in a language (55%+) with 7 years’ experience in Level 10 and above — or MBA/MPA (55%) with the same experience. Must also show literary programme-organising experience and an unblemished integrity record.
Age Limit
Maximum age: 50 years for all 13 posts, counted as on the closing date (21 October 2026). Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen candidates.
A uniform 50-year ceiling from MTS to Deputy Secretary is unusual — good news if you have aged out of other recruitments.
Application Fee
Application fee: Nil for all candidates. The fee originally prescribed (Rs. 1,000 for UR/OBC at Level 10–11, Rs. 800 at Level 1–6, Rs. 500 for SC/ST/Women) was formally withdrawn through the Akademi’s corrigendum. Do not pay anyone any fee for this recruitment.
Selection Process
- Deputy Secretary & Assistant Editor: selection purely on interview performance (no written test specified).
- Level-6 & Level-4 posts (all Assistants, JTO, Proof Reader, Stenographer): 100-mark written test — Part-I objective (50 marks): 30 GS/GK questions plus 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer and Quantitative Aptitude, 1 mark each, no negative marking; Part-II descriptive (50 marks): post-specific. Duration: 2 hours. Stenographer candidates additionally face a qualifying skill test (80 w.p.m. shorthand + typing).
- Level-1 & Level-2 posts (Messenger-cum-Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, MTS): 100-mark written test — Part-I objective (60 marks): 40 GS/GK plus 5 each from Hindi Grammar, English Grammar, Computer and Quantitative Aptitude; Part-II descriptive (40 marks): Essay, Letter, Comprehension, Notice/Advertisement (10 each). Duration: 2 hours. Driver/Rider candidates additionally undergo a qualifying driving test; Junior Clerk candidates a qualifying typing test (35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi).
Qualifying marks: 40% for UR and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD, in each part separately. Only shortlisted candidates are called; final stages are document verification and medical examination.
How to Apply Offline — Step by Step
- Download the prescribed form from the Akademi’s official website — separate proformas exist for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor and all other posts. Any other format gets rejected.
- Fill every column — write “NA” where not applicable, never leave blanks. The reference number is the first 3 letters of your name in capitals plus birth year (e.g., MUK1995 for Mukesh Kumar, born 1995).
- Affix a recent self-attested photograph and attach self-attested copies of educational, experience and category certificates.
- One post = one application. Eligible for two posts? Send two separate complete applications — applying twice for the same post can cancel your candidature.
- Superscribe the envelope: “Application for the post of ______” with the exact post name.
- Send only by Speed Post/Registered Post to: The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001.
- Reach by 21 October 2026, 5:00 PM. Late, unsigned, incomplete or undocumented applications are rejected outright — postal delay is entirely your risk.
Documents Checklist
- Self-attested recent passport-size photograph (affixed on the form)
- Self-attested copies of educational and experience certificates
- Date-of-birth proof (self-attested)
- Category certificate in GoI format — OBC certificates must state non-creamy-layer status
- NOC if serving in government/autonomous bodies/PSUs (or apply through proper channel)
- For Level-10+ serving candidates: last 5 years’ ACRs/APARs, integrity certificate, vigilance clearance
Common Mistakes That Get Forms Rejected
These are the exact rejection grounds the notification lists:
- Email applications are not accepted — only Speed Post/Registered Post.
- One envelope, two posts — each post needs its own separate application and envelope.
- Wrong or missing superscription on the envelope (“Application for the post of ___”).
- Unsigned or incomplete form, or columns left blank instead of “NA”.
- Documents not self-attested, or the photograph missing.
- OBC certificate without the non-creamy-layer clause.
- Government servants applying without NOC or through proper channel.
- Applying twice for the same post — leads to cancellation.
- Posting at the last minute — the Akademi disowns all responsibility for postal delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
21 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) — extended from the original 21 September 2026. The application must reach the Akademi by then.
Q2. Is there any application fee?
No. The originally prescribed fee was formally withdrawn — applying is now free for all candidates.
Q3. Can I apply online or by email?
No. Only offline, by Speed Post/Registered Post in the prescribed proforma. Email applications are rejected.
Q4. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes — but submit a separate complete application for each post. Never put two posts in one envelope.
Q5. What is the age limit?
Maximum 50 years for all posts as on the closing date, with relaxation per Government of India rules.
Q6. What is the exam pattern?
Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor: interview only. Others: 100-mark written test (objective + descriptive, no negative marking), plus qualifying skill tests for Stenographer, Driver/Rider and Junior Clerk.
Q7. Where will the posting be?
New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru or Chennai depending on post and category (see table above). Selected candidates are liable to transfer anywhere in India.
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Separate proformas exist for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor and other posts — download the one matching your post from the official website. Always verify every detail against the official notification before applying.
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